Color swatch image showing #ECD54B with RGB(236,213,75) values

#ECD54B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #ECD54B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#ECD54B Color Information

#ECD54B RGB value is (236, 213, 75). The hex color red value is 236, green is 213, and blue is 75. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 68 percent, 7 percent.

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#ECD54B Color Meaning

Color #ECD54B radiates dynamic energy, alertness, and natural vibrancy. #ECD54B bright yellow color #ECD54B mirrors desert sunlight and energetic landscapes, evoking attention and action. Psychologically, #ECD54B stimulates focus, creativity, and proactive behavior, encouraging mental engagement and adaptability. Culturally, color #ECD54B appears in fashion, branding, and outdoor signaling, symbolizing liveliness, initiative, and visual prominence. Spiritually, #ECD54B channels vitality, empowerment, and conscious awareness, promoting active engagement with one’s environment. Its radiant tone energizes while remaining rooted in natural, earthy inspiration.

Color Conversion

Convert #ECD54B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#ECD54B
RGB
rgb(236, 213, 75)
HSL
hsl(51°, 81%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 68%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 68%, 93%)
XYZ
59.6563 65.9294 16.2380
Yxy
65.9294 0.4206 0.4649
Hunter Lab
81.1969 -2.2704 13.2944
CIE-Lab
84.9604 -7.0765 68.0089

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green213 / 255 (84%)
84%
Blue75 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#ECD54B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#ECD54B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #ECD54B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#ECD54B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ECD54B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#ECD54B

protanopia

#e2e26c

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ECD54B;

Text Color

color: #ECD54B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ECD54B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ECD54B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ECD54B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECD54B 0%, #a48e11 100%);

#ECD54B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #ECD54B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.